Sermons on Why We Read The Bible:

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 20, 2001

Once we receive the Word implanted, we need to be intentional to do three things. We need to look at it intently. We need to abide by it continually. And we need to respond to it effectively.

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2) James 1:22-25 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 21, 2001 Introduction: In our first look at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual condition, we considered how getting control of our anger, getting rid of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: *other

We Know Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- We know that we are in Him 2- We know the God of love 3- We know the security of salvation

INTRO.- ILL.- Vance Havner was a southern Baptist preacher. (1901 - 1986) He was a very popular "revivalist" and Bible conference speaker and authored over 30 books of sermons and devotional books. He became a Christian as a boy, licensed to preach at twelve and ordained at fifteen. His charm, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thoughts And Memories Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 25, 2024

I'm sure each of us have our own special memories. There is some special deed, word, and/or time spent together. But I also know of the emptiness, sorrow, confusion that comes with the losing of a friend and loved one.

I'm sure each have our own special memories of Tressa. Some special deed, word, time spent together. But I also know of the emptiness, sorrow, confusion that comes with the losing of a friend and loved one. Perhaps the greatest unasked question here this evening is the word why? She was so ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-5, Ecclesiastes 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on May 8, 2018

The story of Rahab and how she asked for help in return for helping.

Rahab Joshua 2 1. A bright future means that we must deal with our past. v.1 2 Peter 3:7; Matthew 3:12; Hebrews 11:31; Colossians 2:13-14; Matthew 11:28-30 2. A bright future means that we grab hold of our responsibilities. v.6 ? Proverbs 31: 13, 15 3. A bright future means ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Follow The Directions

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 13, 2008

We are called to not just read the Bible, but to follow the directions it gives us. Sermons, audio, and communion message at www.sermonlist.com

When I was about four-years old, we lived in Tucson, Arizona. My dad was in the Air Force there. The story goes that we didn’t have a lot of money, and my dad and mom did not have a car. But some person they knew gave them on old Ford and said if my dad could get it running, they could have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

We Will Glorify Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 8, 2010

How does going to church, glorifying the Lord, change one's perspective on life? Based on Psalm 73

Sermon for 11/7/2010 Psalm 73- Glorify HoHum: C.S. Lewis said, “I have an elderly acquaintance of about 80, who has lived a life of unbroken selfishness and self admiration from his earliest years, and is, more or less, I regret to say, one of the happiest men I know. As you perhaps know, I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 19, 2009

Sometimes, waiting isn’t such a bad thing. Sometimes, waiting is a gift from God.

Wait a moment. (Pause for a time) Waiting. It seems sometimes that all we do in life is wait. We wait in line at the market; We wait at the traffic light; We wait for the Advil to take effect; We wait for the commercial to be over; We wait for the shower to get warm; We wait for financing to come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Real Men?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2013

If you want to be a real man or woman, live your life knowing that you will eventually answer to God. We will answer for every thought we think, every word we speak and every action we take or omit.

10-11-04 What Does the Bible Say About Real Men? Genesis 1:1-3:21 When I began studying Adam and learning what it means to be a real man, I asked myself, "What will the women be doing while I am speaking?" Well, I have an answer for all the women this morning. You’ve worked hard all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Forgiven

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2003

Complete forgiveness is found in Jesus Christ.

INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an idea the wife had. For one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Sheep Herders? Series

Contributed by Terry Rolen on Dec 11, 2001

Why would God use such unlikely messengers?

It does seem like there is a socially acceptable level of charity or giving or caring is raised a bit around Christmas time. But even then there is a limit to what people will allow. I mean your suppose to be nice, your suppose to share gifts, your suppose to give a little extra to the church and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Knowing The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

The Bible tells us that the Lamb, Jesus Christ, was SLAIN before the FOUNDATION of the world. Why? Please read your own Bible in Revelations 13:8. Jesus Christ was SLAIN even before the creation of the world. In other words, God expected that HUMANITY wil

“Let this MIND be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus… we have the MIND OF CHRIST!” (Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:16). 1. Why were Jesus Christ, Born HUMAN? "For you know that God PAID A RANSOM to SAVE YOU from the empty life [DEAD] you inherited from your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: *other

By This We Know

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

The "litmus test" of our knowledge of Christ is obedience to His commands.

By This We Know TCF Sermon 9/17/00 Turn with me to 1 John, chapter 2 - this will be our primary text this morning. Beginning with verse 3, “We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. The man who says I know Him but does not do what He commands is a liar and the truth is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, Deuteronomy 30:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Gets Angry

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 20, 2019

God is a God of love, and we all like hearing and talking about that. But there is another side of love-one that is less pleasant, but no less essential-that is God’s anger.

God’s Anger God is a God of love, and we all like hearing and talking about that. But there is another side of love-one that is less pleasant, but no less essential-that is God’s anger. God gets angry because He loves, but I’m getting ahead of myself. First, I think it’s important that we establish ...read more

Denomination: *other

When We Are Weak We Are Strong

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 19, 2004

God’s remedy for toward weak members in the body and weakness in the individual.

When We Are Weak We Are Strong I Cor. 12:22, 23 & II Cor. 12:9, 10 INTRO.: Optometrists have always told me my right eye is considerably weaker than my left. It wouldn’t be so bad, except my right eye, they say, is my "dominant" eye. I don’t understand but maybe it has something to do with being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22-23, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ